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MapMap

mapmapteam.github.io

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Spec score 8.4 #5 of 24 in Projection Mapping Software

What it is

MapMap is projection mapping software for placing video and other media onto surfaces selected by the user. It is aimed at artists and small teams and runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Mapping shapes include quads or meshes, triangles, and ellipses. The media library supports video, still images, animated GIFs, color paints or masks, and webcams on Linux. Preferred containers include MOV, AVI, MP4, OGG, and OGV, with listed codecs including Motion-JPEG or Photo-JPEG, MPEG4, and Apple Pro Res 422. Layers can be shown or hidden, isolated, locked, duplicated, deleted, and rearranged. Projects use the .mmp extension and XML format. OpenSoundControl can change source files, opacity, visibility, and volume, although it is unsupported on macOS. MapMap is free, open source under GNU GPL v3, and offers GitHub issues, mailing-list, IRC, and email support.

Spec sheet

What it does
MapMap is desktop software for projecting video onto irregular surfaces, aimed at artists and small teams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Purpose
MapMap is projection mapping software that lets users map video onto surfaces of their choice.Read 8 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Intended users
The software is aimed at artists and small teams.Read 8 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Security
The maker's opened pages provide no security or compliance claims.Read 8 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Support
Users can report problems or suggest enhancements by opening a GitHub issue; the page also lists a mailing list, IRC channel, and email contact.Read 8 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
License
The project repository identifies the software license as GNU GPL v3.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com
Company location
The MapMap Team GitHub organization lists Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Developer extensibility
The documented integration surface is OSC rather than a web API or SDK, and the repository publishes source code for building the application.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation scope
Official documentation covers layout, library, layers, inspectors, shapes, fullscreen output, display controls, project files, OSC and troubleshooting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Download availability
The download page lists a Linux Debian/Ubuntu APT repository, while macOS and Windows installers are marked coming soon.Read 8 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Download status
The official download page says a new release is coming soon and directs users to GitHub Releases for the latest version.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
External control
MapMap supports OpenSoundControl messages for changing sources, opacity, visibility and volume, with regular-expression groups and a configurable port.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Geometry editing
MapMap supports quad or mesh, triangle and ellipse shapes with editable input and output vertices.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Independent availability warning
Software Informer says it has no 0.6.3 download, offers only version 0.5.0, and reports that 2 of 76 antivirus engines detected threats in its scan.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmap.software.informer.com
Independent capability summary
SourceForge describes MapMap as a no-cost Windows video-mapping application with live projection, masking, warping and layering tools.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Independent catalogue version
Luciel lists MapMapTeam’s Windows package as version 0.6.3 under GNU GPL v3 and provides a winget installation command.Read 15 Oct 2026 · luciel.io
Independent comparison
Map Club’s comparison characterizes MapMap as an older desktop tool with basic mapping, basic layer management, infrequent manual updates and setup that can be tricky across operating systems.Read 15 Oct 2026 · map.club
Independent performance caveat
SourceForge says responsiveness depends on hardware and project complexity even though the software targets real-time output.Read 15 Oct 2026 · sourceforge.net
Inspector controls
The inspectors expose opacity, source replacement, playback speed and audio-volume controls.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Install availability
The official page lists macOS DMG and Windows installers as coming soon, while Debian or Ubuntu users are directed to an APT repository.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Layer controls
Users can show or hide, isolate, lock, duplicate, delete, and rearrange layers.Read 8 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Layer management
Layers can be shown or hidden, isolated, locked, duplicated, deleted and reordered.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Licence
The GitHub repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Limit: download reliability
Reddit users reported that the download links on the site did not work and sought archived installers.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: feature depth
A Reddit reviewer said MapMap was great but had almost no features and specifically lacked built-in effects.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Limit: Trustpilot complaint
The sole Trustpilot review, dated October 4, 2025, was a one-star complaint titled “Website Hacked.”Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
Mapping shapes
Supported shapes include quads or meshes, triangles, and ellipses.Read 8 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Media sources
Supported library sources include video, still images, animated GIFs, color paints or masks, and Linux-only webcams.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Mesh detail
Mesh layers can add subdivisions to create more complex mappings for varied screen geometries.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
OSC limitation
The documentation explicitly says external OSC control is not supported on macOS.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Praise: simplicity
A Reddit user described MapMap as simple and said it covered essential mapping needs, while also calling it buggy.Read 15 Oct 2026 · reddit.com
Project files
Projects use the .mmp extension and are stored as XML.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Projection workflow
The software sends mapped output to an external projector or display in fullscreen mode.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Rating on Trustpilot
3.2 out of 5 from 1 review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
Release features
Version 0.6.0 added mesh-transform work, translations, fullscreen fixes, OSC changes and several interface improvements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Release history
The changelog records initial release 0.1.0 in 2014 and version 0.6.2 on July 24, 2018; the 0.6.3 section is marked TODO.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Repository activity
The public repository page shows 681 stars, 111 forks, 320 issues and 3 pull requests when opened.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support channel
The official site provides a Support navigation link, while the repository supplies source code, issues and contribution resources rather than a commercial support plan.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Transform tools
Vertex controls provide move, rotate and scale operations, including keyboard shortcuts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
Video formats
The documentation lists MOV, AVI, MP4, OGG and OGV containers, plus Motion-JPEG, MPEG4 and Apple ProRes 422 codecs as preferred formats.Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io

Plans and prices

Free Free Free, open-source projection-mapping software · Windows, macOS and Linux Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
MapMap Free Free, open-source projection mapping software Read 8 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free plan with no trial required
  • Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Maps quads, meshes, triangles, and ellipses
  • Handles video, images, GIFs, masks, and webcams
  • Extensive layer controls and OSC support

Limits

  • OSC is unsupported on macOS
  • macOS and Windows installers are marked coming soon
  • Webcam media is supported on Linux only

Who it suits

MapMap suits artists and small teams creating projection mappings on Linux, macOS, or Windows. It is also relevant when layer controls, live video input, and OpenSoundControl control are useful.

Verdict

MapMap provides a free, open-source toolkit for projection mapping with varied shapes, media sources, and layer operations. Check the download status and macOS OSC limitation before choosing it.

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